Aparajito
Apu and his family have moved away from the country to live in the bustling holy city of Benares. As he progresses from wide-eyed child to intellectually curious teenager, eventually studying in Kolkata, we witness his academic and moral education, as well as the growing complexity of his relationship with his mother.
Director(s)
Satyajit Ray
Suren Chakraborty
Shailen Dutta
Arup Guhathakurta
Subir Hajra
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griggs79
Oh, poor Apu! _Aparajito_ perfectly captures the bittersweet struggle of growing up, a universal experience we can all empathize with. The delicate balance between protecting loved ones and the irresistible urge to break free is at play. Young Apu, brimming with ambitious ideas fueled by his newfound ‘superior’ education, is confident he’s on the fast track to enlightenment. Meanwhile, though heartbroken, his mother clings to her pride as she watches him drift away. This poignant and, at times, exasperating dynamic is a powerful reminder that while we forge ahead, believing we know best, those we leave behind can only hope for a fleeting glance back. The film is beautifully crafted, quietly profound, and visually poetic. Ray captures life’s tender, fleeting moments with a painterly eye, prompting the audience to reflect on their lives and the significance of these small gestures. It reminds us that sometimes the biggest drama unfolds in the smallest gestures.
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The directors of Aparajito are Satyajit Ray, Suren Chakraborty, Shailen Dutta, Arup Guhathakurta, and Subir Hajra.
The cast of Aparajito includes Kanu Bannerjee as Harihar Ray, Karuna Banerjee as Sarbojaya Ray, Santi Gupta as Ginnima, Ranibala as Teliginni, Sudipta Roy as Nirupama, Kamala Adhikari as Mokshada, Smaran Ghosal as Teenage Apurba "Apu" Kumar Ray, Pinaki Sengupta as Young Apurba "Apu" Kumar Ray, Ramani Ranjan Sengupta as Bhabataran, Ajay Mitra as Anil, Charuprakash Ghosh as Nanda, Subodh Ganguli as Headmaster, and more.
The duration of Aparajito is 1h 50 mins.
Yes. You can watch the Aparajito trailer on this Fanbiz page on Fanziz.
You can watch Aparajito on Amazon Prime Video (Subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (Subscription), Plex (Free), and Plex Channel (Free). Check this Fanbiz page for the latest platforms.
Aparajito was released on 11 Oct 1956.
Aparajito is listed under Drama on Fanbiz.
Aparajito has 1 review on Fanziz, with an average rating of 8.0/10. One reviewer wrote: "Oh, poor Apu! _Aparajito_ perfectly captures the bittersweet struggle of growing up, a universal experience we can all empathize with. The delicate balance between protectin..."
